Current Exhibits

Oregon Nikkei: Reflections of an American Community

The Hayashi family greenhouse, courtesy of Toshiko Hayashi.

This special exhibit celebrates the lives and contributions of Oregon's Nikkei community, and evokes memories of shared experiences - from early settlement through the unique challenges of World War II and into the 21st century. Please join us at the Legacy Center for a unique and educational glimpse of Japanese American life in Oregon.

Tour the exhibit "Reflections of an American Community"
 

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Nikkei Roses
Rose Festival in Japantown
May 31 - August 2, 2009

ONLC 479 Japanese Community Float, ca. 1931 Gift of George & Yone Hara

The Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center is proud to present Nikkei Roses, an exhibition highlighting the Nikkei community and Rose Festival. The exhibit runs from May 31 – August 2, 2009 and will feature photographs and artifacts from the archival collection of Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center.

The Rose Festival has always been an exciting time in Portland, and for the Nikkei community it was an important yearly event. The Rose festival queens and princesses, Boy Scout troops, baseball teams and community groups from a variety of Japanese organizations were a visible and integral part of the Portland festivities.

ONLC 544 Rose Festival Japanese Queens Court, ca. 1931 Gift of Frances Maeda	ONLC 1237 Swan Float in 1925 Gift of Frank & Ruth Nakata

Exhibit hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 11 am to 3 pm, Sundays noon to 3 pm. Admission is $3 (free for Friends of the Legacy Center).

Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
121 NW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97209 Directions

Phone: 503-224-1458